emblem

em·blem

E0103300 (ĕm′bləm)n.1. A distinctive badge, design, or device: trucks marked with the company emblem; the emblem of the air force.2. An object or representation that functions as a symbol: "a bed of sweet-scented lilies, the emblem of France" (Amy Steedman).3. An allegorical picture usually inscribed with a verse or motto presenting a moral lesson.

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[Middle English, pictorial fable, from Latin emblēma, raised ornament, from Greek, embossed design, from emballein, to insert, set in : en-, in; see en-² + ballein, to throw; see g^welə- in Indo-European roots.]

emblem

(ˈɛmbləm) n1. a visible object or representation that symbolizes a quality, type, group, etc, esp the concrete symbol of an abstract idea: the dove is an emblem of peace. 2. (Art Terms) an allegorical picture containing a moral lesson, often with an explanatory motto or verses, esp one printed in an emblem book[C15: from Latin emblēma raised decoration, mosaic, from Greek, literally: something inserted, from emballein to insert, from ballein to throw] ˌemblemˈatic, ˌemblemˈatical adj ˌemblemˈatically adv

em•blem

(ˈɛm bləm)

n. 1. an object symbolizing a quality, state, etc.; symbol: The olive branch is an emblem of peace. 2. a figure or design that identifies something. 3. an allegorical picture that embodies a moral principle. [1400–50; late Middle English < Latin emblēma inlaid or mosaic work < Greek émblēma, s. emblēmat- literally, insertion]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	emblem - special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.colophon - a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page)colours, colors - a distinguishing emblem; "his tie proclaimed his school colors"crest - (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmetCross - a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldrypattern, design, figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors"device - an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield"flag - emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive designheraldry - emblem indicating the right of a person to bear armsskull and crossbones - emblem warning of danger or deathtotem - emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians)totem pole - a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures; erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast
	2.	emblem - a visible symbol representing an abstract ideaallegorysymbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolization, symbol - something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States"scarlet letter - the letter A in red; Puritans required adulterers to wear itcupid - a symbol for love in the form of a cherubic naked boy with wings and a bow and arrowdonkey - the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874dove - an emblem of peaceeagle - an emblem representing power; "the Roman eagle"elephant - the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874fasces - bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascismnational flag, ensign - an emblem flown as a symbol of nationalityhammer and sickle - the emblem on the flag of the Soviet Unionred flag - the emblem of socialist revolutionMagen David, Mogen David, Shield of David, Solomon's seal, Star of David - a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaismbadge - an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.); "they checked everyone's badge before letting them in"Agnus Dei, Paschal Lamb - figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christmaple-leaf - the emblem of Canadamedallion - an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registeredspread eagle - an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United StatesHakenkreuz, swastika - the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction

emblem

noun1. crest, mark, design, image, figure, seal, shield, badge, insignia, coat of arms, heraldic device, sigil (rare) the emblem of the Red Cross2. representation, symbol, mark, sign, type, token The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage.

emblem

nounAn object associated with and serving to identify something else:attribute, symbol.

Translations

徽章象征

emblem

(ˈembləm) noun an object chosen to represent an idea, a quality, a country etc. The dove is the emblem of peace. 象徵，徽章 象征，徽章 ˌembleˈmatic (-ˈmӕtik) adjective 象徵的 象征的